News from June 2009
Texas SC sends attorney fee case back to Jefferson County
After a round trip through Texas' highest courts, a case over a business owner who wants to keep his attorney's hands out of his settlement has landed back in the court where it all began.
BPD, city to turn in legal documents as suit to keep lieutenant position continues
In April, the Record reported that the Beaumont Police Officers Association sued to stop the city of Beaumont from eliminating a high-ranking police position from its department.
Judge Kent resigns, letter has current effective date
Kent After being served with a summons to file an answer to the articles of impeachment against him, U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent submitted another letter of resignation � and this one had a current effective date.
Shopping for success
Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Create a plaintiff-friendly courtroom and soon you'll have an overloaded docket.
Restaurant employee sues over slip in water puddle
An employee at a popular local eatery says she injured her left wrist after she slipped and fell in a water puddle while on the job.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, June 18-25, 2009
Family blames man's death on benzene exposure at Chevron
The wife and children of a deceased man filed a complaint against Chevron, alleging the man died after he developed multiple myeloma following his exposure to benzene and benzene-containing products.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of 11 new lawsuits regarding hurricane damage claims were filed against insurance companies in Jefferson County District Court during the week of June 15 through June 19, 2009
Gov. Perry Announces Special Session for July 1
Perry (R) AUSTIN � Gov. Rick Perry today announced that a special session of the Texas Legislature will begin on Wednesday, July 1, at 10 a.m.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, June 15-22, 2009
Child center sues to keep doors open
After several downscale reviews by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Upscale Child Development Center is suing to keep its doors open.
WVU researchers hid legal conflict, records show
WHEELING, W. Va. - West Virginia University researchers took money from U.S. taxpayers and plaintiff lawyers, hid the conflict of interest, and produced questionable research for the benefit of the lawyers.
Worker cut by skill saw sues construction company
A Jefferson County man has filed suit against a company and its owner, alleging his arm was lacerated after his co-worker cut it with a saw.
Man sues hospital after getting decked by another patient
A Houston man says he was forced to undergo surgery to his fractured jaw after a patient at Memorial Hermann Beaumont Hospital punched him in the face.
After $47M award from Ciba, Rembrandt's new infringement suit targets J&J
Suing for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,712,327 proved lucrative for Rembrandt Vision Technologies last year, so the contact lens maker is filing suit again � this time against another company for infringing the same patent.
Man sues divorce attorney over botched representation, false billing
GALVESTON � Alleging his motion for a divorce was bungled from the start, a Galveston County man is suing his lawyer for more than $50,000 in damages.
Woman claims fall in hotel shower due to slippery surface
A Jefferson County woman and her husband have filed suit against a popular hotel chain and its manager, alleging the woman slipped in a shower because the hotel failed to provide a non-stick surface on its floor.
'Legally Speaking' wins best column in statewide competition
Browning Columnist John G. Browning has received an impressive first place award in a statewide press competition.
Doctors allege insurance plan is part of nationwide theft and fraud ring
MARSHALL � After turning over nearly $400,000 to buy what they thought was an ERISA employee welfare benefit plan, two Virginia doctors believe they were the victims of an elaborate nationwide theft ring and are suing to get their money back.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, June 17-22, 2009